Wio Terminal: ATSAMD51 Core with Realtek RTL8720DN BLE 5.0 & Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G Dev Board

Description

The Wio (Wireless Input and Output) platform (Wio Link, Wio Nodes,etc.) was first introduced to the world at the end of 2015 by Seeed. 

Today a new Wio member is joining the family - Wio Terminal. Instead of being a single embedded functional module, Wio Terminal is more of a complete system equipped with Screen + Development Board + Input/Output Interface + Enclosure, making it an efficient and Product-Ready Product.

With Wio Terminal, you can: 

• Sense and tag the Real-World data with over 300 Groves created by Seeed
• Use a 100% open-source Hardware in a pythonic way
• Build your program interpreter starting from 90% with LCD screen and compact enclosure

Compatible with Arduino and Micropython, Wio Terminal is an ATSAMD51-based microcontroller with wireless connectivity supported by Realtek RTL8720DN. Its CPU speed runs at 120MHz (Boost up to 200MHz). Realtek RTL8720DN chip supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi providing the backbone for IoT projects. The Wio Terminal itself is equipped with a 2.4” LCD Screen, onboard IMU(LIS3DHTR), microphone, buzzer, microSD card slot, light sensor, and infrared emitter(IR 940nm). On top of that, it also has two multifunctional Grove ports for Grove Ecosystem and Raspberry pi 40-pin compatible GPIO for more add-ons.

• Wio Terminal + Grove = IoT System
• Wio Terminal + Raspberry Pi = Edge Computing System
• Wio Terminal + Customized add-ons = Handheld devices or endless possibilities!

What is Grove?

No jumpers or soldering required, Grove makes it easier to connect, experiment, and simplify the prototyping process significantly. We have developed more than 300 Grove modules, covering a wide range of applications that can fulfill a variety of needs. Each one comes with clear documentation and demo code to help you get started quickly. Not only are these open hardware, but we also have open-source software.

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Key Features

• Powerful MCU: Microchip ATSAMD51P19 with ARM Cortex-M4F core running at 120MHz
• Reliable Wireless Connectivity: Equipped with Realtek RTL8720DN, dual-band 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz Wi-Fi
• Highly Integrated Design: 2.4” LCD Screen, IMU and more practical add-ons housed in a compact enclosure with built-in magnets & mounting holes
• Raspberry Pi 40-pin Compatible GPIO
• Compatible with over 300 plug&play Grove modules to explore with IoT
• USB OTG Support
• Support Arduino, CircuitPython, Micropython, ArduPy(What is ArduPy?), AT Firmware, Visual Studio Code
• TELEC certificated

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Highly Integrated Design

• MCU, LCD, WIFI, BT, IMU, Microphone, Buzzer, microSD Card, Configurable Buttons, Light Sensor, 5-Way Switch, Infrared Emitter (IR 940nm), Crypto-authentication Ready
• Well-designed enclosure with built-in magnets and two mounting holes, allowing you to set up your IoT project without hassle

Powerful MCU - Microchip ATSAMD51P19

• ARM Cortex-M4F core running at 120MHz (Boost up to 200MHz)
• 4 MB External Flash, 192 KB RAM
• Comprehensive Protocol Support
• SPI, I2C, I2S, ADC, DAC, PWM, UART(Serial)

Reliable Wireless Connectivity

• Powered by Realtek RTL8720DN
• Dual Band 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
• BLE / BLE 5.0

USB OTG Support

• Accessible Devices(as USB-Host): read data or signals from a mouse, keyboard, MIDI devices, Xbox/PS gaming controllers, 3D printers
• Simulated Devices(as USB-Client): emulate a mouse, keyboard or MIDI devices to Host PC
• When using USB Host/Client function, you can use the 40-pin on the back of Wio Terminal for power supply. Check here for detailed instructions.

Grove Ecosystem

• 300+ Grove modules to explore with IoT
• Two onboard multi-functional Grove ports can be used for Digital, Analog, I2C, and PWM
• Note: To connect Grove with Wio Terminal, please use unbuckled grove cable.

Raspberry Pi 40-pin Compatible

• Can be mounted to a Raspberry Pi as a slave device
• Raspberry Pi's HAT can be used with an adapter cable

Software Support

• Arduino
• MicroPython
• ArduPy
• AT Firmware
• Visual Studio Code
• CircuitPython ( How to run CircuitPython on Wio Terminal?)

What is ArduPy?

ArduPy is a combination of Arduino and MicroPython developed by Seeed. Check our Wiki and Github for more technical details

We wish to develop the ArduPy into a community-driven software and look forward to your participation. Join the discussion at our Forum!